Loud Irish Punk

Well... St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow! I can only think of the perfect storm of intoxication this day designates....Jamison, car bombs, Guinness, Baileys, Strongbow, and McDonald's Shamrock Shake! Haha. For the rest of the quasi-responsible world, most heavy drinking took place Saturday (Mach 14), the unofficial celebration of St. Patty's, noted by the large amount of pub crawls and bar loops. Of course, yours truly was in the festive spirit.


Nothing kicks off hours of unnecessary day drinking like loud Celtic punk music and/or the theme song from Boondock Saints blasting at max volume. Angry fiddler + gnarly yelling= mosh pit, alcohol fueled perfection.

I decided (against my better judgement) to showcase some of the choice photos from the day/night.

There are no words that can summarize the ridiculousness of the day aside from this....

Taken at roughly 11pm Saturday. My friends are such classy kids....clearly not sober and enjoying the underlying alcoholism associated with the Irish Saint. They are the catalyst for every wonderful hilarious night of debauchery.

This photo was not staged. It is remarkable how it completely catches the essence of my friend that loathes his cultural/ethnic background on this holiday (the impact of South Park on his life is constantly debated), and ManCandy...camera shy and hustlin'.

Me and Anna-banana-badass...my usual partner in crime/amazing photographer and the glowing green staff at our local watering hole. Photo taken at roughly midnight. Ye be shamrocking.....

Edge of ????

I just watched half of The Edge of Love last night (stolen computer version) and so far (ok I know watching movies half-way through is a total faux-pas but Mancandy came over...) its actually really very good. Apparently, its loosely based on poet Dylan Thomas in WWII times, but my overwhelming draw to it was the main stars...Kiera Knightly and Sienna Miller.


It's open for limited release in the US next Friday, March 20, 2009. I was quite excited when I first heard about the movie because it basically translates to lots of photo-ops of my two favs looking amazingly stylish and badass in the same locale/frame. I noticed (a.k.a while stalking gossip sites) the two actresses had been photographed together more in recent months, but I wasn't aware it was for the movies' promotion. Silly me, I think the fashionable just flock-to and/or befriend each other due the cosmic awesomeness of their irrespective styles (I can dream....). Alas, The Edge of Love was released at Cannes and then most of Europe throughout the summer/fall 2008.

I wish they had worked out....so hot, such complementing styles, and so seemingly cool. Sienna's outfit is amazing. I would give my first born for the dress and boots. I loved them in Alfie too! That will be next on my list of movies to watch. Stupid, Stupid Jude.

This photo alone inspired me to impulsively purchase a leopard scarf and led to an extended hunt of the little boys department (of every store I stepped foot in) for a blazer like that...

Style perfection. Sienna looks so damn happy in so many staged/pap photos. I envy her disposition. It always looks like she's her own best friend. Regardless of how true my theory is to actual reality, she just seems so cool in real life.

I assume they dress themselves. Kudos, ladies. No single stylist could be responsible for this perfection...not even Rachel Zoe (although one could make the argument). TGIF...baby.

Sunny Days Ahead

My apologies for not posting yesterday. Take my word for it, you wouldn't have wanted me to. I had a bad day to eclipse most bad days and was in an awful mood by 11pm last night. I didn't get the job I so desperately wanted/needed, had a shitty day of work followed by a promo that involved hire-ups in the company (nerve-racking!), a date cancelled on me, annnd it was the anniversary of a good friend's death. Normally I could wash my hands of such suck-y-ness, but shutting the door to my office and crying felt so much more appropriate and/or necessary. BUT, today is a new day and an extra cup of coffee coupled with the fact that the weekend is only a day away is making me much more chipper and my sanity is restored.

Note: there is less cohesiveness to this post, and more sheer inspiration/awe.

Who would have ever thought Mick would have such gorgeous spawn? Theodora Richards....(I wonder if people call her Teddy?....Nip/tuck reference anyone?)

If it wasn't for Lily Allen wearing it, I would have never thought 1) that this coat could be remotely cool/attractive when on, and 2) that it would look so badass with green pointy peter pan boots.

Sometimes a bad day just calls for a good movie...one of my faves-Life Aquatic. I watched it the day before I took my LSATS to calm my nerves and take my mind off things. Such a quintessential Wes Anderson flick...looove all of his movies and also recommend the Royal Tennenbaums.

Hayden Panettiere's awesome tat. I want to get another sooo badly. I have one in an undisclosed location and want to possibly get 2 more. I want to get "carpe diem" either on my wrist or on my side/back like above. The wrist seems more appropriate for a motto and guarantees I will see it everyday...I mean, isn't that the point? I also said if I qualified for Boston (the marathon...yes I know I'm insane), I would get wings on my leg/ankle. I missed qualifying by 4 minutes, but the idea to tattoo something (maybe a nice 26.2?) signifying the completion of a marathon is still very appealing... I might just have to do something for my 23rd b-day....

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MTV "Reality"

I tuned in (as usual) to my Monday Night guilty pleasure....The City, to get the latest on my favorite vapid ladies. I was surprised to learn there's only one episode left of The City! I wonder if MTV will be picking it up for another season....or, even better, if Whitney will stay in NYC....


My favorite raisin face with girl crush. I had no idea they were even friendly. Rachel Zoe looks better these days ( I think someone fixed her "jowls" because her face was looking a lot worse a few months ago) and of course, Ice-queen looks frostily hot. Side note: I'm getting my hair done in 2 weeks!!! Legally Blond is back with a vengeance baby!!

I want her hair and wardrobe....I love love love this blazer.

Mischa actually looking good for a change. Even though she dropped the weight she was criticized for a few months back...she was looking scary and not very cute during fashion week (NYC fashion week). Here, I think she looks great. I could do without the converses, but to each her own. The SATC feather headband is an awesome touch and like the top/blazer combo.

Found out today only one more season of the Hills before they all call it quits! I'm very sad, but I think for their careers' sake it's probably a good move (not that any of them have real careers aside for LC's fashion line). I guess the ratings dropped last season because viewers realized how fake and scripted it all is/was, but I totally indulge in the fake reality of these chickadees.

My apologies for not posting more outfits recently. My 3 week long illness(es) and snow gave way to some pretty un-inspiring outfits to say the least. I promise I will post soon though. In the meantime, here's a pic from last Friday night's shenanigans out at the local watering hole. Homegirl in the middle had such an awesome necklace she got a local jeweler. The yellow combo was so hot and so spring! Yours truly on the right. You can't really see in this pic, but that top is backless...and a very deep purple. I paired it with gray skinny jeans and fuchsia pumps to match the clutch I'm holding. Oh, and I broke down and started tanning again. I'm shaming myself as I'm typing.

Workin Birkin

I'm sure every blogger mildly concerned with fashion has dedicated a good post or two to the iconic Jane Birkin. Having a highly coveted, expensive, Hermes bag named after her aside, she is everything hipster, boho-chic, 1960's style embodied. So hot, so effortlessly cool, so...French?


She oozes sex icon, but not in the Brigitte Bardot way. Powerful but understated sexy that all women secretly (or not so secretly) strive for.

Her appeal is almost as far reaching as her impact on fashion and style. She also spawned two significant models/fashionistas/(insert other entertainment sector here); Lou Dillon and Charlotte Gainsbourg.

In the above and below pics, Ms. Birkin is photographed with baby daddy #1, Serge (Serje? more french?)Gainsbourg. Note: Birkin has another daughter, Kate Barry, who has stayed out of the limelight.

This photo is why I adore/admire Jane Birkin. Timelessly Hot.

She also epitomises Bangs done right. I don't want to compare her to any modern actresses/models, but a Liv Tyler-Zooey Deschanel-Erin Wasson hybrid/platypus is the best I can come up with.

In addition to starring in movies (one of which involved girl-on-girl action with aforementioned sexpot Brigitte Bardot) she was also a singer/song writer....very good and very sixties folk-y.

Just amazing. When the current state of role models/fashion muses gets me down (cough Lindsey Lohan/Paris Hilton/Jessica Simpson...cough), I like to take a look back at women whom inspired me long ago. My friends can vouch....my apartment is decorated with timeless art (i.e. framed posters) of some of these women....Marilyn Monroe, Ursula Andress (the original Bond girl), Audrey Hepburn, Jane Birkin...and I will continue to support their badass legacy.

Total Shoe Porn

I have yet to attempt this myself....

Shoegasm!

Phillip Lim.

Annnndddd...I'm spent.

Double Your Pleasure

Yes, I have an Olsens obsession. Exacerbating my obsession right now is the dearth of Ashley photos. She's been m.i.a. (not the singing sensation) from alot of events/appearances lately. Not to worry, there's been plenty of candids of her going to/leaving the office, etc. but I want some money shots of my favorite Olsen at a premier or two. Since I dedicated a post to MK and her increasingly less homeless style, is Ash's turn.

I love the fact that Ashley smiles (occasionally) and doesn't do the prune* face when she is truly happy. (*Supposedly, they silently say the word "prune" to get that trademark Olsen pout in pictures......) Ash just looks amazing here.

This pic was stolen from the Olsens Anonymous blog....hence the "happy valentines day". But, it is one of my favorites. I (collective, we) forget that they're sisters with a real bond. I love photos that capture "real" moments like this. I wish Ashley would smile more!!!

Badass. PETA really hates them and their fur(s). Call me a total hypocrite, but I could really care less. Actually, I'm a vegetarian that could care less. Buying vintage fur is recycling (although I doubt most of the Olsens' furs are vintage) and thus perfectly ok. Other fur? I'm not going to get into it, but anyone that says faux is just as good as the real thing is seriously disturbed.

Awesome Timothy White. They look great in every hair color (well...except MK's bleach white job that made her look 80). Clearly Ash is cool with her body. So Hot Right Now.

Ugh. I die. This is top 5 favorite looks ever. She looks soo fabulous and I would wear this every day until death. Style perfection!

Just a really different black and white. Maybe I can get my girl Anna to recreate for me. Sooo beautiful.

Wowza

Sometimes, I watch all the hub-bub about this girl's style and I just don't see it. Don't get me wrong! I really like Kate Bosworth as a celebrity (she seems pretty normal) and she is the star of one of my favorite guilty pleasure, although a little embarrassing to admit how many times I've watched it, movies....ah-hem, Blue Crush, but I didn't think of her style as necessarily iconic. But then I see a pic like this (or her in the Philllip Lim zipper dress) and I'm blown away.


On the other hand, Erin Wasson always excites. One of the few celebs that seems like they would be so much fun to be friends with.

Bosworth again. I love love love gray. I have gray eyes so I think its particularly flattering on moi. As a color though, it is extremely under-utilized and is so flattering on most skin tones. This outfit is perfection. Bam!

She really really makes me miss being Blonde as well. 2 weeks guys! I made my appointment to come back from the dark side!!

I really like this pop of hot pink! Pink is actually my favorite color, and I have tons of it (hello, ex-sorority!) I'm a fan of pink and gray together as well. The REAL reason I posted this photo though was because someone looks like they've got a bun in the oven....no? Either way, Kate looks amazing here...preggers or not.

In one interview, Alexa Chung said, “I’ve used up all that neurosis [poor body image resulting from modeling] – there’s none left. I’d rather have a bigger brain than smaller bones.” I just fell in love with this girl. I have the same feeling towards her style as I do Kate Bosworth...eh, mostly hits, but no "wow" factor. However, this look I love. I would totally wear this on an early spring day....perfect for a Saturday brunch.

Wowza. Mancandy makes fun of me for using this as my descriptive exclamation, but it encompasses it all the best. (and for my friend Jerri...Bam! works as well) But seriously, how amazing is this Alexander Wang dress? Diane Kruger does it the best justice in my opinion. Check out below.

That dress....? So Hot Right Now.

Makin me Smile

I'm guessing most tabloid-addicted people will sympathize with my next statement: I live vicariously through celebrity gossip, and I play favorites. When my favorite celebs are happy in their lives, I am filled with a remote degree of joy. This has been a good week for me!


Yay! I want them to work out so badly. Please! John, write her a kick-ass love song, make some babies, and make America's Sweetheart America's MILF. Eat your heart out Angelina!

I usually think John Mayer looks kinds of like a doof, but he really looks happy/excited here. (ok, maybe a little doofy)

I'm overjoyed Nicole is having another spawn! For all the people famous for doing nothing, I respect and admire Nicole the most. She cleaned up her life, became a fashion icon, and separated herself from volatile friends. She's not a paparazzi whore with her family and really seems to try to give Harlow a normal childhood.

And obviously, she can still dress. Cutest pregnant fashion by far. (runner-up M.I.A.)

She has her trademarks about her (big sunglasses, scarves, booties, leggings, etc.) but never looks "typical Nicole, " whereas plenty of celebs can fall into that trap (cough Mischa Barton, Lindsey Whorehan, cough). And, I appreciate that her hair looks brushed/styled most of the time (sorry MK...I still worship you though!).